Thread Subject is wrong on several counts.

Directv 1 and Directv 2 have both been defunct/non-functioning for decades.

DirecTV satellite fleet
[link to en.wikipedia.org (secure)]

So OP, tell us exactly which satellites you believe have failed or retract your claim.

Directv is working fine here.


DirecTV-1 109.8°W December 17, 1993 Ariane 4 Hughes Electronics HS-601 2,970 kilograms (6,550 lb) at GTO[1] 1,680 kilograms (3,700 lb) 1,300 kilograms (2,900 lb) Defunct


DirecTV-2[A] 100.8°W August 3, 1994 Atlas IIA[2] Hughes Electronics HS-601 Defunct